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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.20, 16,604.89 and 6,727.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.20, 16,604.89 and 6,727.29 is: 9,283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.20 : 16,604.89 = 6,727.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.20/16,604.89 = 6,727.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.20x = 16,604.89 × 6,727.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.20x = 111,705,876.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,705,876.81/12,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.14

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